Lanor Florance
New Boston
Summary
Results-oriented Clinical Nurse Specialist with expertise in care coordination, quality improvement, and compliance management. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Corewell Health
Wayne
12.2018 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Conducted clinical assessments to identify patient needs and develop interventions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, optimizing clinical processes for better patient care.
- Facilitated support groups for patients to share experiences and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Suggested physical therapy, inhalers, nebulizers, and other treatments to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Participated in facility workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Assessed physical, emotional, and social needs of patients during planning and resolved urgent issues.
- Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
- Educated patients on treatment care plans, empowering them to engage actively in their health management.
- Promoted self-advocacy in patients to aid in mitigating family and healthcare-provider relationships throughout treatment.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
Staff Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
Wayne
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatments according to hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with doctors to perform medical procedures safely.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment to enhance coping and comfort.
- Participated in training new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2016
Associate of Applied Science -
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI12-2005
Liberal Arts -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05-1989
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care management
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Compliance management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
RN, BSN,CN-BN Certified Navigator-Breast Nurse
Accomplishments
Daisy Award:2015 and 2025
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Corewell Health
12.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Applied Science -
Wayne County Community College
Liberal Arts -
Henry Ford College